The latest local news, weather and high school sports in and around Columbia and Jefferson City

Friday, May 03, 2013  The pilot said he "hit a wall of frozen precipitation," which caused icing to occur quickly on the aircraft.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  When health inspectors aren't watching, how can you avoid dirty dining at a restaurant that doesn't make the grade?

Monday, October 29, 2012  Two Columbia Mall food court restaurants closed for management changes.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Re-inspection clears Columbia Mall restaurants to serve food again.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Investigators shut down Famous Cajun Grill and Stir Fry 88 on Monday morning after they found 38 food code violations.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  About 30 contestants ate the insects during Friday night's contest at Ben Siegel Reptile Store in Deerfield Beach about 40 miles north of Miami. The grand prize was a python.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Time is running short for Missouri residents to register to vote in the November elections.

Sunday, August 19, 2012  Southwest Missouri authorities are investigating two reports of possible attempts at child abductions.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  A teen is in serious condition after a car crash on Highway 54 in Osage Beach.

Monday, March 12, 2012  A Camden County man died Sunday after he lost control of his car.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Update: Columbia School Board Members approve new boundary maps for the district.

Friday, August 26, 2011  East Coast refineries likely to shut as Hurricane Irene approaches; gasoline prices rise

Friday, June 17, 2011  More people are filling the roadways taking vacations and traveling and as they do, they should be aware of what's going on around them and take precautions in order to keep themselves and other drivers around them safe.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  A growing forest fire has forced thousands from their homes and threatens transmission lines that supply electricity as far east as Texas.

Sunday, May 08, 2011  An 18-year old man is died Saturday after his car struck a tree